Tributes

By Palesa Mofoti The funeral service for Okgethile John ‘Bull' Mojaki took place on Saturday, 27 January, at St James Methodist Church in Botsang Street, Galeshewe.  Mourners were elated to celebrate a life well lived. A…

Correspondent A legend, pioneer and patriarch, Zephania Gilbert Ngwenya, affectionately known as Daddy was born on 13 January 1930, at Moroka Village (Francistown) in Bechuanaland (The Republic of Botswana). He was last born son to Ntoni…

Karabo Ntanzi On Saturday, 20 January 2024, mourners gathered at the Galeshewe Recreation Hall to bid farewell to David Tebogo Maloka, an Evangelist from the Jericho Uniting Congregation Church (JUCC). Mourners included clergies from…

By Karabo Ntanzi "I love you all." Those were the last words uttered by Kelebogile Vanesa Voss to her family before she took her last breath.  Her funeral service was held on Tuesday, 9 January 2024, at the Recreation Hall in Galeshewe.…

Story supplied The Northern Cape Department of Health mourns the passing of one of its diligent public servants who dedicated 38 years to serving the Department. Dr Piotrowski migrated to South Africa IN 1982 and was employed at West…

Story by: Karabo Ntanzi Picture: Sourced Kimberley Boys High School Hall was filled with members of the African National Congress (ANC) and other mourners to bid farewell to Cde Gladys Keitumetsi Bushy Sekonyane, who was charged with…

By Karabo Ntanzi Picture sourced Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre resembled a South African Communist Party (SACP) conference during the funeral service of Companero Christopher Tshepo “Che” Matlhako on 30 April, a political…

Professional golf caddy Tumi “Spoja” Makhele, who died at the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe hospital after battling a short illness spell, was laid to rest in a moving ceremony held at the Kimberley City hall last Saturday. Makhele was…

Own Correspondent Picture:  Supplied Galeshewe-born businessman, community activist and bike enthusiast Malebogo Loius Mokwena  (66) died after a short illness.  The cremation service was held Thursday,19 January in…

By Karabo Ntanzi Picture: Supplied There was a somber mood as young boys and girls clad in scout’s uniform paraded in Mathanzima street in Galeshewe to bid farewell to one of their own, Kagisho Elijah Mosegeleng, who had died while…

By Siphiwe Ngcongco Picture supplied Friday, 20 October 2022, was a sad day for the Booi family from Vergenog Kimberley, as they lost their 20-year-old son, Kagisho Booi, a Grade 12 learner from Tetlanyo High School. Kagisho was…

by Karabo Ntanzi Kunene Street in Galeshewe will never be the same without the brutally murdered Tankiso “AKA” TK Esther Tawayane. According to an activist for Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, Apostle Shane Griqua, TK was the ninth…

By Karabo Ntanzi Mourners gathered at Gaska Community Hall, Kimberley to pay tribute to Mpho “Tshasa” Patrick Pholo, twin brother to Mphonyana Patricia Pholo, the second set of twins born to Margaret and Zachariya Pholo. Mpho was born…

 By Karabo Ntanzi Eighty-five-year-old Pastor Jeremiah Pogisho Mabale, a retired Seventh Day Adventist church elder, was laid to rest on 11 July. The funeral service took place at Stock ‘n Stock, Kimberley. Pogisho, the third child…

By Karabo Ntanzi The funeral service of Joseph Thapelo "Fatchie" Selatolo, was held on 19 June at his home, the only house decorated with the Kaizer Chiefs emblem in Modiakgotla Street. Renowned saxophonist and trumpet player,…

By Karabo Ntanzi The Olifant family in Hulana Street, Galeshewe, lost two dear members, their "Princess," Didimalang Sophie Olifant and "Queen Mother" Lena Malie Gopane, within a space of two days. According to family members, Gopane…

By Refilwe Mphirime On 23 May, the Aries family experienced yet another loss, the death of Kagisho Steven Aries. Three weeks after the passing of their mother, Nomathemba Aries and brother Lesley Aries died on 12 May. Kagisho was born…

By Olebogeng Molale Councilors, community and family members gathered at the Kimberley City Hall on 14 April to honour the memory of a devoted official and Ward 1 Councilor, Bernadette Francis. Sol Plaatje Municipality Mayor, Patrick…

The funeral service of Thenjiwe Firoozah  Mokapane (nee Lande) was held on 13 March 2021 at her parents' home in Mokgeledi Street, Kimberley. She was was born on 14 July 1975 and was the third daughter to Bambaliphi Daniel and Bohutsane…

Life will never be the same in Platfontein after the death of a son, a father and a community builder Arnesto Dapaisa. The Traditional Healers Association and the Indigenous Wisdom sector within the Creative and Cultural Industry of South…

By Karabo Ntanzi On Thursday, 16 December 2020, the Motsoari family, choral music fraternal and the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture reeled with shock at the news of the passing on of Mokete Piet Motsoari, affectionately known as…

Abel Gabuza one of six children born in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. He studied towards his Priesthood at St Paul's Minor Seminary and St Peter's Major Seminary in Hammanskraal. His studies were interrupted after the first year when he…

The Cultural and Creative Industry of South Africa held a memorial service for fellow artists Kgosi “aka” King Obakeng Meruti and Moshe Gabriel Gaotlhaolwe Moeng at Mayibuye Centre. The duo who worked together on various projects died days…

The funeral service for Rev Mark Mareko Makhele was held at the United Congregational Church of South Africa in Tyala Street, Kimberley.  Strict Covid-19 protocols were observed, which saw an overflow of mourners sitting outside the church.…

Isaac David Matlhako Mofokeng, known as “Bra Ike,” was born on 15 July 1943 in Kimberley at Malay Kamp.  He was the firstborn child to Maria Kelebogile Moamogwe and Daniel Mofokeng, who were blessed with five children.  He started schooling…

Kokoano themomolao ya profense ya kapa bokone e rometse molaetsa wa kgomotso morago ga go tlhokofala ga leloko la maloba la kokoanopelomolalo ya profense ,  e leng Nkosamandaba John Galela, yo o tlhokofetseng mo kgweding e fitileng. John…

The funeral service of Reverend Obakeng Poloko Jackals affectionately known as Bassie, resembled a religious gathering or a music concert. Mittah Sepherephere Convention Center was filled to capacity with mourners from across the globe and…

On 17 January 2020, the Northern Cape Province bid farewell to a son of the revolution at Mittah Sepherepere Convention Centre, Kimberley. It was fitting to honour Gomolemo Archie Lucas with a Provincial Funeral, an honour bestowed to those…

A soft-spoken, gentle soul and a pillar of strength are the words that describe Ronald Mzimkhulu Mrubata. The funeral service was held at the Galeshewe Social Centre in Kimberely on 28 July 2018. The hall was packed to capacity by friends,…

The late Thenjiwe Patience Billy was Born on 20 January 1971, daughter to Velile Shepard Billy and Pulane Ellen Selepe in White City, Kimberley. Her funeral service was held on 1 September 2018, at Ethiopian Episcopal Church, Kekana…

Kimberley have lost of a political and religious activist, Sr Camilla Mary,  born Dorothy Maria Camp on 17 September 1945 at Olive Road, Floors, Kimberley. She was the eldest out of three children and the last one to depart from their…

Whenever you pass women working on a construction site, remember Seneo Jessey Chakane, known as “Majess”. Born on 16 November 1957 in Modutung Village near Manthestad, Taung, passed on 28 June 2018 and buried on 7 July 2018. She was…

The funeral service of Hamilton Tshwaro Mocumi known as “Oom Tshwa” was held on Saturday, 30 June 2018 at St Pauls Anglican Church.  The church was filled to capacity with mourners from Vryburg, Rustenburg, Mmabatho and other parts of the…

The Bucaneers have lost an avid fan, Neo Christopher Teledimo, fondly known as Telex, Talk of the Town, Naakse-Joe he insisted to be addressed as Sir.  He was frequently spotted walking up and down the streets dressed in his Olando Pirates…